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Isn't it your dream to look the best version of yourself on the D-day? Well, no matter how much you splurge on your bridal lehenga, jewellery and a great makeup artist, if you have a fat tummy, that dream of yours is a far distant one! Belly fat gives the worst nightmares, bothers the most and is hardest to go. But fret not, whether you have months left for your wedding or a mere week - we bring to you the best flat tummy tips that actually work and can shoo away your bridal belly blues.

9 ultimate tips to achieve a flat tummy

1. Eat fibre rich diet

If you want to get rid off from the flab around your waist, start with eating food items rich in soluble fibre. Fibre-rich food does more wonders for your body than you ever thought. Firstly, it absorbs a large amount of water and slows down the passing of food through the digestive tract. Hence, keeps you full for longer and doesn’t empty your stomach quickly. Secondly, it reduces the number of calories your body absorbs from the food. Thirdly and most importantly, you are less likely to accumulate fat around your organs including the waist.

Pro Tip: Pears, Strawberries, Avocado, Lentils, Flax Seeds, Oats, Almonds, Sweet Potatoes, Quinoa, Chickpeas are some great sources of soluble fibre.

2. Apple Cider Vinegar for weight loss

If you have a few months left for your wedding, make the most of it by including Apple Cider Vinegar to your daily diet. 2 tablespoons of ACV and 1 teaspoon of honey in a cup of pure water is a well-known recipe for weight loss benefits. Apart from reducing weight, ACV has a lot of other impressive health benefits to offer. It treats acne, boosts immunity, relieves heartburns and keeps blood pressure and sugar levels in control.

3. 30 minutes cardio is a MUST!

It is now or never! We know wedding planning is hectic but you just have to take out 30 minutes from your hectic shopping schedules to achieve a flat tummy. 30-40 minutes of brisk walk per day does significant wonders to your bulging out belly. In fact, it not only reduces the tummy fat but is also effective in bringing down the overall body fat.

4. Midriff muscle exercises

Wondering how to lose tummy fat quickly? Well, abdominal muscle exercises are a sure shot way to do that. Do 3 sets of crunches and leg raises each with 20 repetitions thrice a week. Also, do 4 rounds of planks (hold your body in push-up position on your elbows) for 30-60 seconds.  

Also Read: 16 Quick And Easy Fitness Tips For Every Bride-To-Be (With Do's and Don'ts!)

5. Say no to salt and liquid calories

Combination of wise eating and exercise works the best to cut down the extra fat on your midriff. So, apart from indulging in exercises, it is also important to incorporate a few mindful dieting habits. Avoiding salt is one of them as it minimizes water retention. You can spice up your food with herbs.

Drinks like sugary soda, energy drinks, packaged fruit juices, aerated drinks, etc are loaded with sugar and calories. Hence, it is extremely important to avoid these when you are trying to lose belly fat.

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6. Drink water

Staying hydrated is yet another essential to achieve a flat tummy. It also flushes away the toxins and makes your skin glow. However, not just water, you can also indulge in antioxidant-rich drinks like green teas, fresh vegetable and fruit juices.  

7. Keep stress at bay

We know it is hard, especially when your wedding is approaching. But anxiety and stress release a hormone called Cortisol which further leads to weight around the belly area. So, be a bridechilla and let others take all the stress.

8. Increase the intake of proteins

Eating Protein-rich food and drinking protein shakes is also a good way to reduce belly fat. Enough intake of protein boosts metabolism, reduces appetite and assists a lot in shredding off the excess fat, especially from the waist. Also, fried food and sorts of junk food is a BIG NO.

9. Go The Herbs Way

Hit the herb rack in your kitchen and make sure you include ingredients like ginger, peppermint and chamomile in your diet as they super effective in reducing the bloating.

Also Read: 5 Popular Weight Loss Diets for the health conscious Bride in Making

Flat Stomach Exercises

You necessarily need not hit the gym to get a flat stomach. Here we enlist exercises you can do at home to achieve the belly of your dreams.

~Planks

~Sit-ups

~Crunches

~Russian Twists

~Push Ups

~Pull Ups

~Side Planks

~Skipping Rope

How to get a flat tummy in 1 week?

Yes, it is possible to reduce belly fat in 7 days. Just follow these tips and flaunt your flat midriff on your D-day.

~No alcohol

~Do abdominal muscle exercised

~Take probiotics

~Adequate sleep

~Don’t take stress

~Stay hydrated (water, green tea, fresh fruit and vegetable juices)

~Mindful eating habits (more proteins, no fried or junk food, high-fibre food, cut down on calories, avoid salt, and eat berries, almonds, avocados and olive oil)

Also Read: 10 Foods Every Bride Must Avoid A Week Before Her Wedding Day

Found these tips useful? Let us know in the comments section below.

 

Medha Chawla

Author, WeddingBazaar

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